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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and vibrant magenta purple flower bracts throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and glowing magenta purple flower bracts throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Requires well drained soil, grows well in coastal areas. Plant for max. sun.

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aka Bougainvillea

If you have a very warm sheltered spot then this is the climber for you. Deep green foliage and bright crimson red flower bracts make a stunning display from summer to autumn. Must have well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen.

As Bouganvillea come from South America warmth is more important to the plant than lots of fertilizer. Choose a spot where the soil is well drained and therefore does not get too cold and claggy in winter.

Clematis. This beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant soft pink flowers in spring. The new foliage growth is a warm bronze. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Semi-evergreen.

Group 1 Often described as evergreen but in colder more exposed sites this clematis will experience some leaf loss. Give it a nice sheltered spot if you can and you will be well rewarded.

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aka Clematis hybrid

A magnificent hybrid with lovely large, deep blue double flowers on both old and new growth. Clematis Kiri Te Kanawa was named for our very own famous opera singer. Deciduous.

Group 2 plants flower on both new and old wood so light pruning in spring and heavier pruning after flowering.

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aka New Zealand Clematis

Clematis. One of the loveliest NZ Native plants, suitable for trellises, walls or rambling joyfully through trees. Festoons of large, starry, pure white blooms with golden anthers appear in spring, followed by silken seed heads. Keep roots cool with a nice layer of mulch. Evergreen.

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Dark green fern like leaves and oh so pretty single white flowers that appear in abundance in the spring make this little Sweet Hart a must have. Its naturally scrambling habit make it perfect for draping over banks and walls and it looks great in a hanging basket. Evergreen.

As with all Clematis 'Sweet Hart' prefers to have a cool root run so it is important to keep the base of the plant well mulched. It will perform its best in a sheltered position.

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aka Creeping Fig

A useful plant for covering up anything ugly or unsightly - in the garden that is. Self clinging aerial roots clamber along walls, up fences, water tanks etc. Small juvenile foliage is an attractive bronze green. Grow in sun/part shade and needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

This is a plant that I am never without in the garden. I prefer the small mature leaves and usually trim off the more mature rangy growth. Creeping Fig does not like harsh frost and will show signs of some stress in very cold winters but usually recovers well.

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aka Yellow Jasmine

Known as Yellow Jasmine because of its Jasmine shaped and fragrant flowers. A sturdy climbing vine that will happily cover a trellis or climbing structure. Prolific bloomer. Poisonous if ingested. Prune regularly to maintain a tidy habit. Evergreen

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aka Coral Pea

Coral Pea. An evergreen twining climber with leathery green foliage. Clusters of little "pea like" white flowers appear in late winter-spring smothering the foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Avoid Lime. Very pretty and evergreen.

Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth.